Best groups at JPM, BarCap, and Citi?

Am I correct in thinking these are the best groups at these firms? Specifically in terms of deal flow and exit ops to PE/HF.

JPM: 1) M&A 2) Industrial 3) Lev Fin 4) TMT

BarCap: 1) Nat Res 2) FIG 3) Comm and Media 4) Tech

Citi: 1) M&A 2) Comm 3) Tech 4) Industrials

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Why does this matter?

The answer to your question is 1) network 2) get involved 3) beef up your resume 4) repeat -happypantsmcgee WSO is not your personal search function.
 

Because I'm interviewing at all three and wanted to be informed of their top groups. When the interview asks if I have any idea which group I want to work in, I want to be able to give him an educated response.

 

Well with that being said use the search function these have all been talked about extensively

The answer to your question is 1) network 2) get involved 3) beef up your resume 4) repeat -happypantsmcgee WSO is not your personal search function.
 
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Could make a strong argument for Nat Resources being up there at JPM... Industrials is really solid at Citi too, but you really can't go wrong with any of those groups at those respective firms. It really comes down to what you are interested in most, what your long term goals are, and how you like the people.

 
rufioloveCould make a strong argument for Nat Resources being up there at JPM... Industrials is really solid at Citi too, but you really can't go wrong with any of those groups at those respective firms. It really comes down to what you are interested in most, what your long term goals are, and how you like the people.

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